Rollercoaster Hand Sends Thorel Crashing Out, Yan Follows
Level 18
: Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante
Defeng Chen raised to 200,000 from the hijack, and Jean-Noel Thorel three-bet to 425,000 from the small blind. Chen moved all-in, and Thorel called for 975,000.
Jean-Noel Thorel: 4♠4♥
Defeng Chen: J♠J♣
Chen made a set on the J♥8♥7♥ flop, but Thorel took control on the A♥ turn. The excitement wasn't over, as Chen filled up on the 8♣ river to send Thorel crashing out.
At the same time, at a neighbouring table, Lun Loon was also eliminated, taking the field to 23 players.